THE ITCZ CONTINUES TO INFLUENCE WEATHERCONDITIONS OVER TRINIDADAND TOBAGO.

Trinidad and Tobago's weather continues to beaffected by the ITCZ. As a result we expectcloudy to overcast comditions with occasionalheavy showers and isolated thundershowers.

These conditions are expected to continuethroughout tonight. The showery and thunderyspells will produce street/flash flooding andaccompanying gusty winds. Landslides/landslipsare also possible given the rainfall events.Small water courses would be inundated.

Citizens are advised to be vigilant and cautiosgiventhe weather conditions, both current andforecast, asthey conduct their daily activities. Allnecessarymeasures must be adopted to preserve life andproperty. Be alert to any discharges fromthunderstormactivity.

We wish to underscore that at this time TrinidadandTobago is NOT under any Tropical Storm threat,watchor warning. The Trinidad and TobagoMeteorologicalServices is closely monitoring this weathersituationand will issue another bulletin if the situationwarrants.

PUT ALL VALUABLES AT HIGHER GROUND ALL OF YOU LIVIN IN CARONI RIVER BASIN!!

Bulletin#1

Date: Monday 09th of August 2010 ISSUED AT:07:34PM

RIVERINE FLOOD ALERT!Riverine flood alert for Trinidad is beingreactivated at this time.Trinidad and Tobago today, continues toexperience moderate to heavy rainfall as a resultof the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

RIVERINE FLOOD ALERT!Riverine flood alert for Trinidad is beingreactivated at this time.Trinidad and Tobago today, continues toexperience moderate to heavy rainfall as a resultof the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

With the forecast for overnight showers andisolated thundershowers, the probabilitytherefore for river overspill is a real andimminent threat!As oppose to street/flash flooding, riverineflooding is more widespread and prolonged.

Citizens in general and those residing in theCaroni River Basin in particular are asked to beon the alert for rising river waters and possibleoverspill. All necessary measures MUST be taken topreserve life and property.

WE AGAIN UNDERSCORE THAT TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ISNOT UNDER ANY TROPICAL STORM THREAT, WATCH ORWARNING AT THIS TIME.The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service isclosely monitoring weather conditions and willissue another bulletin at 6:00am tomorrowmorning.

Preliminary reports reaching the ODPM indicate, that the Cipero River has over-spilled its banks affecting the surrounding communities. Victims are being evacuated by the Trinidad and Tobago Fires Services to Skinner’s Park and then to shelters. PTSC will be providing needed transport. The ODPM, in its role as the coordinator and manager of crises and emergencies has already alerted the first responder agencies so that assistance can be rendered to affected persons

The Trinidad and Tobago Fire Services are in the process of evacuating persons from the affected areas. The Regional Corporation has also been alerted to open shelters to house persons who are affected by the overtopping of the Cipero River.

The ODPM, in its roles as the coordinator and manager of crises and emergencies has already alerted the first responder agencies so that assistance can be rendered to affected persons.

We continue to remind citizens that if they are impacted by any hazard, they must contact their municipal corporation or the ODPM at 800 – ODPM immediately so that their report can be actioned.

The ODPM continues to remind citizens of the following:-• Be extra vigilant and cautious at this time• Elevate valuables and place important documents in sealed containers or bags• Look out for collapsed pavements and fallen rocks• Do not walk / drive through flood waters

We continue to underscore that Trinidad and Tobago is not under any Tropical Storm threat, watch or warning.

i heard on the radio about 10am today that its completely filled and anymore rain it will burst its banks.also in carapo village the river burst its banks this morning, so ppl avoid passing through there.